Leveraging ‘regional know-how and experience,’ the intellectual property team at Karanovic & Partners in cooperation with local lawyers regularly represents international clients on various copyright and other IP disputes before the national authorities. Practice head Nihad Sijerčić is highly recommended for full service advisory work expertise, while Nihad Odobašić is a key contact for trademark protection procedures in Bosnia. The ’savvy,’ team is also well versed in data and license protection work, and management of copyright related rights.
Testimonials
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‘They were able to quickly pick up on a complex case that had business and legal nuance that required immediate attention. They were timely to provide advice and decisive with following up on our instructions.'
‘They were excellent at listening to our core needs and understanding our business imperatives.'
- 'It should be noted that our business is a very niche and we did not expect any legal firm to have expertise in our domain. They got up to speed really quickly, possibly because they paid close attention to what we described about our domain.'
- ‘Karanovic & Partners leverages regional know-how and experience in specific matters (like IP) to significantly punch above the weight of any given individual jurisdiction (e.g. like Bosnia).’
‘The team is available, accessible and savvy in how they operate. They combine local awareness with international know-how and sophistication.'
Key clients
- Telemach
- United Media
- Association of cable operators in BH
- OBN
- e-go
- Philip Morris
- Henkel
- Autodesk
- Via Media
Work highlights
- Represented members of United Group on various copyright issues, including legal representation with the relevant courts and other authorities in copyright and IP disputes.
- Advising Autodesk on the protection of their licenses in the market of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Advising local marketing companies on IP aspects of a joint venture with a natural cosmetics company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nihad Sijerčić